Plastics Industry Sees Sustainable Start in an Ohio Plant

by alterrarenew | Dec 30, 2022 | News

In Akron, Ohio, situated amid industrial buildings and auto service centers, is a small oasis of polished steel and nonslip scaffolding. The proprietors of this new facility hope it’s the future of the plastics industry. The facility, a pyrolysis plant run by Alterra,...

The Plastics Industry Says Advanced Recycling is a Solution to the Plastic Waste Crisis. But Environmental Groups Disagree.

by alterrarenew | Oct 21, 2022 | News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The plastics industry says there is way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically. Chemical recycling typically uses heat or chemical solvents to break down plastics into liquid...

Advanced Recycling: Plastic Crisis Solution or Distraction?

by alterrarenew | Oct 21, 2022 | News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The plastics industry says there is a way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically. “What we are trying to do is really create a circular economy for plastics because we...

Technip Energies and Alterra to Jointly Develop Sustainable Plastics Projects

by alterrarenew | Apr 14, 2022 | News

Combination of Advanced Recycling and Purification Technologies Enable More Efficient Processing and Reuse of Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Technip Energies and Alterra today announced they have signed a global joint development and collaboration agreement to integrate...

Here’s How Advanced Recycling Could be a Game Changer for Plastics

by alterrarenew | Jan 1, 2022 | News

Plastic is widely used in almost every aspect of modern life, and its benefits are extensive. It’s lightweight; helps avoid greenhouse gas emissions during transportation and use compared to many alternatives; and significantly extends the shelf life of perishables....